A must-see for people in their 30s and 40s! A roundup of nostalgic 1990s commercial jingles
When you hear “commercials from the ’90s,” which ones come to mind?
For those in their 30s and up in particular, many of the commercials that aired in the ’90s probably feel nostalgic.
In this article, we’ll introduce, all at once, the songs that played in those nostalgic ’90s commercials!
We’ve picked not only the classic hits unique to the ’90s—J-pop’s golden era—but also catchy, original CM tracks that really capture the feel of commercials from that time.
These are all songs that will bring those memories rushing back the moment you hear them, so please enjoy listening.
Playlist
| A must-see for people in their 30s and 40s! A roundup of nostalgic 1990s commercial jingles | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW | play_arrow | The second scene of FIELD OF VIEW’s Shin… |
| 2east | Don’t avert your eyes.DEEN | play_arrow | A rock band that was mainly active in the 1990s… |
| 3east | Swaying feelingsZARD | play_arrow | The eighth ... by ZARD, released in 1993… |
| 4east | Rhapsody in BlueDA PUMP | play_arrow | DA PUMP’s co… released in 1998 |
| 5east | If only I had held you tighterWANDS | play_arrow | It's hard to talk about the 90s J-pop scene wi... |
| 6east | We’ll study hard—Sakai Moving ServiceYu Tokui | play_arrow | Sakai Moving Center’s commercial song |
| 7east | innocent worldMr.Children | play_arrow | Popular across generations, a truly national band… |
| 8east | Symphony No. 7 in C major, Op. 60 “Leningrad”Shosutakōvichi | play_arrow | Arnold Schwarzenegger is ma... |
| 9east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro | play_arrow | When it comes to Christmas songs, this is the one that immediately comes to mind... |
| 10east | Kaakin OndoKawachiya Kikusuimaru | play_arrow | From A, the part-time job information magazine, and its sister… |
| 11east | Thanks again!Tonneruzu | play_arrow | The comedy duo of Takaaki Ishibashi and Noritake Kinashi… |
| 12east | Nagisasupittsu | play_arrow | “Nagisa” is a spi… that was released in September 1996. |
| 13east | White LoveSPEED | play_arrow | SPE, which is also very popular as a winter song… |
| 14east | Choo Choo TRAINZoo | play_arrow | A song by ZOO released in 1991, famous for its dance |
| 15east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB | play_arrow | A signature song so representative of Kome Kome Club… |
| 16east | To the City of RainbowsTakano Hiroshi | play_arrow | A blend of nostalgia and freshness, the ’90s... |
| 17east | The Song of Koikeya PolinkySurīporinkīzu | play_arrow | A unique character with a face and limbs attached to a Polinky. |
| 18east | Pure AsiaPUFFY | play_arrow | PUFFY’s de... released in 1996 |
| 19east | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi | play_arrow | When it comes to winter songs, this one is a must—and then… |
| 20east | TOMORROWMayo Okamoto | play_arrow | Easy skincare with an overnight gel pack |
| 21east | Merry-Go-RoundPsychedelix | play_arrow | As a guitarist and singer-songwriter… |
| 22east | Yamazaki is number one!Yamazaki Hiroya | play_arrow | Mr. Yamazaki promotes easy-to-make dandan noodles. |
| 23east | DEPARTURESglobe | play_arrow | The four discs released by globe in 1996… |
| 24east | Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | Christmas songs by Mariya Takeuchi |
| 25east | Open your heartZARD | play_arrow | "Open Your Heart" was relea… |
| 26east | feels like HEAVEN ~Surely it will come, surely it will come~HIIH | play_arrow | A light, airy track with the feel of the film “Ring.” |
| 27east | Hurry up.Kyūhō Ruriko | play_arrow | Released in 199… as Ruriko Kubo’s 11th single |
| 28east | Riding in a Corolla IIOzawa Kenji | play_arrow | Ozawa Kenji's Corolla II commercial song |
| 29east | Sunny Day SundaySENTIMENTAL:BUS | play_arrow | Featured as the song in a Pocari Sweat commercial, the band… |
| 30east | Take me to DRIVE.Imai Miki | play_arrow | House Foods “Ripe Tomato, Eggplant, and Curry” C… |
| 31east | BUSY NOWhitomi | play_arrow | With hitomi’s 8th single, in 1997… |
| 32east | Legendary GirlMizuki Arisa | play_arrow | Ami Ozaki’s debut song is a big hit. |
| 33east | Kujira No. 12JUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | Used in Honda Motor Co.'s “Live Dio” commercial… |
| 34east | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution | play_arrow | "HOT LIMIT" was in June 1998... |
| 35east | To you, the one and only in the worldInagaki Junichi | play_arrow | Junichi Inagaki's song is used in a KFC commercial |
| 36east | To Those Daysanzenchitai | play_arrow | For the House Foods “Hokkaido Stew” commercial song… |
| 37east | Eternal, unchanging loveOda Tetsurō | play_arrow | "Itsumademo Kawaranu Ai o" ("Unchanging Love Forever") is from 1992... |
| 38east | 5 seconds before I fall seriously in loveHirosue Ryōko | play_arrow | Selected as the song for NTT Docomo’s “pager” commercial… |
| 39east | Sly womanSha ran Q | play_arrow | Released in 1995 as Sharam Q’s seventh single… |
| 40east | I’m proudKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | The representative works of Tomomi Kahala, who is active as an actress, include… |
| 41east | I want to take only you away just like this.DEEN | play_arrow | DEEN’s debut, released in 1993... |
| 42east | I came to deliver love tonight.STAGGER | play_arrow | KFC’s Christmas Limited Menu Commercial Introduction |
| 43east | White keySuzuki Ami | play_arrow | A new alpine snowboarding [something] featuring the person themself... |
| 44east | In the Sun and the DustCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | A song about chasing dreams that portrays the struggles of youth |
| 45east | KISSPRINCESS PRINCESS | play_arrow | Iconic songs by PRINCESS PRINCESS from the ’90s |
| 46east | Ishimaru Denki Song | play_arrow | Ishimaru Denki is centered in Akihabara and in the Kanto region... |
| 47east | WingChinen Rina | play_arrow | Shiseido “T’Isseira Frozen Blue” commercial… |
| 48east | HELLO, IT’S MEL⇔R | play_arrow | A long-running winter hit from Pocky commercials |
| 49east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB | play_arrow | “Roman Hikō” (Romance Flight), a signature song by Kome Kome Club |
| 50east | This is my way of life.PUFFY | ![]() | A song used in a Shiseido “Tissera” commercial, P… |
| 51east | energy flowSakamoto Ryuichi | play_arrow | "Energy flow" started in 1999… |
| 52east | Swaying feelingsZARD | play_arrow | A commercial scene where a mother and daughter share musical memories |
| 53east | KISS MEHimuro Kyosuke | play_arrow | Speaking of Kyosuke Himuro, this song “KISS M… |
| 54east | Boys&GirlsHamasaki Ayumi | play_arrow | The 19... that was used as the song for Kao’s “AUBE” commercial |
| 55east | HOT LIMITT.M.Revolution | play_arrow | T.M.Revolution “HOT LIMIT,” a classic summer song |
| 56east | Every morningKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | An iconic song that lifts your spirits |
| 57east | YOU DON’T GIVE UPKahara Tomomi | play_arrow | Tomomi Kahala’s encouraging cheer song and warm message |
| 58east | A dream two hundred times biggerLetit go | play_arrow | The Pocari Sweat commercial featuring Emiri Nakayama… |
| 59east | Swaying feelingsZARD | play_arrow | ZARD’s classic hit “Yureru Omoi” radiates the full freshness of summer |
| 60east | sonOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | Mari Hoshino appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial song... |
| 61east | The strong and fleeting onesCocco | play_arrow | “Tsuyoku Hakanai Mono-tachi” was released in November 1997… |
| 62east | Winter is starting.Makihara Noriyuki | play_arrow | Mr. Noriyuki Makihara’s, released in 1991… |
| 63east | White LoveSPEED | play_arrow | A signature song by SPEED, a classic that sings of eternal winter love. |
| 64east | LADY NAVIGATIONB’z | play_arrow | Kanebo Cosmetics '91 summer image so... |
| 65east | That’s important.Daiji MAN Burazāzu Bando | play_arrow | A cheer song for team unity |
| 66east | KAN’s Christmas SongKAN | play_arrow | Promote KFC at Christmas |
| 67east | Sukisa ~Ticket To Love~TOKIO | play_arrow | A youthfully spirited commercial featuring Tomoya Nagase |
| 68east | A gentle feelingChara | play_arrow | Moved by Chara’s gentle singing voice and kindness… |
| 69east | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako | play_arrow | Takako Matsu’s debut single |
| 70east | Winter Fantasykazan | play_arrow | The pop duo Cousin’s third single… |
| 71east | Before you become a memorysupittsu | play_arrow | Spitz’s seventh single overall, in 1993... |
| 72east | super screamDIXIE TANTAS | play_arrow | Ichiro and a kids' soccer commercial |
| 73east | SHAKESMAP | play_arrow | SMAP 'SHAKE', a classic bursting with fun |
| 74east | Midsummer FruitSazan Ōrusutāzu | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of poignant summer scenes |
| 75east | For the momentEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | "For the moment" is, 19… |
| 76east | ifCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | The He... that CHAGE and ASKA appeared on |
| 77east | Galaxy GirlKadamatsu Toshiki | play_arrow | A futuristic-feeling Aquarius commercial featuring track and field athletes |
| 78east | Let’s go! Tough guypuropera | play_arrow | Making curry brings smiles and happiness to the family. |
| 79east | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids | play_arrow | A refreshing summer commercial featuring KinKi Kids enjoying Okinawa |
| 80east | Sons and Daughters ~ More than that, what I want to say isCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | A ’90s retro commercial that conveys the appeal of the VIVIO |
| 81east | Someday Merry ChristmasB’z | play_arrow | B’z’s Christmas song, a heartwarming winter classic |
| 82east | As if gently enveloping…MISIA | play_arrow | MISIA's first hit song, power and exhilaration |
| 83east | This is my way of life.PUFFY | play_arrow | A signature song of PUFFY, written and composed by Tamio Okuda. |
| 84east | Winter,againGLAY | play_arrow | GLAY “Winter, again”: a masterpiece that depicts winter scenery |
| 85east | Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji | play_arrow | Ozawa Kenji’s commercial jingle: gentle and refreshing |
| 86east | Rescue completeTōkyō Banana Bōizu & Hashi Yukio | play_arrow | Aquarius Rescue Team saves a heatstroke patient |
| 87east | lipsGEARS | play_arrow | A commercial that boldly expresses the importance of hydration |
| 88east | Summer Days of 1993class | play_arrow | A ballad portraying the shift of feelings from friendship to romance |
| 89east | Happily, happily, and gently, okay?Kahara Tomomi | play_arrow | Released in 1997 as Tomomi Kahara’s 8th single… |
| 90east | This is my way of life.PUFFY | play_arrow | PUFFY’s song used in a McDonald’s commercial |
| 91east | Yankee Doodle | play_arrow | In Japan, also under the title “Alps Ichimanjaku”... |
| 92east | Sand of the SkirtUA | play_arrow | The commercial for the mini car R2, with UA’s music and scenery |
| 93east | Easy★RiderOkuda Tamio | play_arrow | “Easy★Rider” was released in June 1996… |
| 94east | Don’t wanna cryAmuro Namie | play_arrow | “Don’t wanna cry” is, 1… |
| 95east | ChristmasJUDY AND MARY | play_arrow | JUDY AND MARY's 5th single... |
| 96east | TemptationGLAY | play_arrow | “Temptation” is G… released in April 1998. |
| 97east | IT’S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu | play_arrow | “IT’S ONLY LOVE” is, 19… |
| 98east | It might be a summer that changes your life.Nishida Hikaru | play_arrow | Was selected as the theme song for the Asahi Draft Beer “Z” commercial… |
| 99east | I miss youMatsuda Seiko | play_arrow | Among Seiko Matsuda’s songs, the ones that are especially popular with women… |
| 100east | EZ DO DANCETRF | play_arrow | TRF’s third release in 1993… |
| 101east | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi | play_arrow | Dracula Oguri: A poignant tale of love and immortality |
| 102east | Winter,againGLAY | play_arrow | GLAY’s biggest-selling hit song “... |
| 103east | Blown by the windMoritaka Chisato | play_arrow | Chisato Moritaka portrays the joys of traveling in Kyushu and Okinawa |
| 104east | No no darlin’CHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | VIVIO: the charm of familiarity and a four-cylinder engine |
| 105east | Merry Christmas to the worldCHAGE and ASKA | play_arrow | The joy of Christmas shopping with the Subaru VIVIO |
| 106east | ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG | play_arrow | HOUND DOG’s signature work: powerful rock of love and dreams |
| 107east | Roller Coaster RomanceKinKi Kids | play_arrow | In this commercial, a man who serves as a department manager at a company depa… |
| 108east | Synchronized LoveJoe Rinoie | play_arrow | The singer, who was created as a song for Takefuji’s commercial… |
| 109east | my graduationSPEED | play_arrow | Nissin Foods' commercial featuring members of SPEED… |
| 110east | Farewell, my beloved dangersJUN SKY WALKER(S) | play_arrow | It was the song from TDK’s cassette tape commercial, but… |
| 111east | Isozaki Akiko | play_arrow | Actress Akiko Isozaki appears and is in charge of vocals… |
| 112east | Time goes byEvery Little Thing | play_arrow | Every L… released in 1998 |
| 113east | How to be a GirlAmuro Namie | play_arrow | Shiseido “Sea Breeze ’97” commercial song… |
| 114east | ALICEMy Little Lover | play_arrow | “ALICE” was released in April 1996 and... |


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